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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.83, 1,353.11 and 469.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.83, 1,353.11 and 469.29 is: 704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.83 : 1,353.11 = 469.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.83/1,353.11 = 469.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.83x = 1,353.11 × 469.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.83x = 634,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,998.65/901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.12

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