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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.79, 1,355.90 and 464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.79, 1,355.90 and 464.86 is: 697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.79 : 1,355.90 = 464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.79/1,355.90 = 464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.79x = 1,355.90 × 464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.79x = 630,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,303.67/903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.40

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