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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.02, 1,352.54 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.02, 1,352.54 and 463.09 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.02 : 1,352.54 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.02/1,352.54 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.02x = 1,352.54 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.02x = 626,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,345.52/902.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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