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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,350.96 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,350.96 and 467.74 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,350.96 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,350.96 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,350.96 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 631,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,898.03/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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