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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.81, 1,355.11 and 464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.81, 1,355.11 and 464.51 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.81 : 1,355.11 = 464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.81/1,355.11 = 464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.81x = 1,355.11 × 464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.81x = 629,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,461.52/903.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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