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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.91, 1,352.60 and 468.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.91, 1,352.60 and 468.83 is: 703.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.91 : 1,352.60 = 468.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.91/1,352.60 = 468.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.91x = 1,352.60 × 468.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.91x = 634,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,142.25/901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.11

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