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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.34, 1,353.09 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.34, 1,353.09 and 469.38 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.34 : 1,353.09 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.34/1,353.09 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.34x = 1,353.09 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.34x = 635,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,113.38/902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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