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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,353.48 and 468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,353.48 and 468.70 is: 702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,353.48 = 468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,353.48 = 468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,353.48 × 468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 634,370.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,370.93/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.63

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