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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,352.56 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,352.56 and 468.80 is: 702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,352.56 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,352.56 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,352.56 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 634,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,080.13/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.57

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