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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,352.97 and 468.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,352.97 and 468.63 is: 703.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,352.97 = 468.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,352.97 = 468.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,352.97 × 468.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 634,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,042.33/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.16

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