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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,353.02 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,353.02 and 468.84 is: 703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,353.02 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,353.02 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,353.02 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 634,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,349.90/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.18

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