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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.25, 1,355.09 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.25, 1,355.09 and 464.34 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.25 : 1,355.09 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.25/1,355.09 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.25x = 1,355.09 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.25x = 629,213.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,213.39/903.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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