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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.62, 1,352.97 and 469.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.62, 1,352.97 and 469.87 is: 703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.62 : 1,352.97 = 469.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.62/1,352.97 = 469.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.62x = 1,352.97 × 469.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.62x = 635,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,716.63/903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.52

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