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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.84, 1,355.90 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.84, 1,355.90 and 465.35 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.84 : 1,355.90 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.84/1,355.90 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.84x = 1,355.90 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.84x = 630,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,969.20/903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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