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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.67, 1,353.72 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.67, 1,353.72 and 469.59 is: 704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.67 : 1,353.72 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.67/1,353.72 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.67x = 1,353.72 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.67x = 635,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,693.37/902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.24

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