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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,353.84 and 457.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,353.84 and 457.93 is: 686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,353.84 = 457.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,353.84 = 457.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,353.84 × 457.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 619,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,963.95/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.99

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