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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.01, 1,350.58 and 468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.01, 1,350.58 and 468.26 is: 701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.01 : 1,350.58 = 468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.01/1,350.58 = 468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.01x = 1,350.58 × 468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.01x = 632,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,415.84/902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.12

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