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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,355.38 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,355.38 and 464.64 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,355.38 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,355.38 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,355.38 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 629,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,760.13/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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