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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,353.08 and 463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,353.08 and 463.81 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,353.08 = 463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,353.08 = 463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,353.08 × 463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 627,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,565.27/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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