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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,355.32 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,355.32 and 464.33 is: 697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,355.32 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,355.32 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,355.32 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 629,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,319.05/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.14

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