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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,352.21 and 462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,352.21 and 462.10 is: 692.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,352.21 = 462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,352.21 = 462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,352.21 × 462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 624,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,854.25/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.63

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