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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,352.26 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,352.26 and 467.88 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,352.26 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,352.26 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,352.26 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 632,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,695.41/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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