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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.25, 1,356.59 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.25, 1,356.59 and 465.34 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.25 : 1,356.59 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.25/1,356.59 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.25x = 1,356.59 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.25x = 631,266.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,266.48/904.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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