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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,352.89 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,352.89 and 463.60 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,352.89 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,352.89 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,352.89 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 627,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,190.72/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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