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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,351.39 and 462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,351.39 and 462.59 is: 693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,351.39 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,351.39 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,351.39 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 625,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,141.72/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.28

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