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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,352.16 and 469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,352.16 and 469.68 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,352.16 = 469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,352.16 = 469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,352.16 × 469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 635,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,082.51/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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