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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,352.12 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,352.12 and 469.20 is: 703.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,352.12 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,352.12 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,352.12 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 634,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,414.70/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.22

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