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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.47, 1,354.55 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.47, 1,354.55 and 463.86 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.47 : 1,354.55 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.47/1,354.55 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.47x = 1,354.55 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.47x = 628,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,319.24/903.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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