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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,352.34 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,352.34 and 469.56 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,352.34 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,352.34 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,352.34 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 635,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,004.77/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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