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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.59, 1,353.88 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.59, 1,353.88 and 469.44 is: 704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.59 : 1,353.88 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.59/1,353.88 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.59x = 1,353.88 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.59x = 635,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,565.43/902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.16

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