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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.61, 1,354.62 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.61, 1,354.62 and 463.85 is: 696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.61 : 1,354.62 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.61/1,354.62 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.61x = 1,354.62 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.61x = 628,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,337.69/902.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.13

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