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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.79, 1,354.40 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.79, 1,354.40 and 463.86 is: 695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.79 : 1,354.40 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.79/1,354.40 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.79x = 1,354.40 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.79x = 628,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,251.98/902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.90

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