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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,351.78 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,351.78 and 469.06 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,351.78 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,351.78 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,351.78 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 634,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,074.18/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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