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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.40, 1,355.52 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.40, 1,355.52 and 465.86 is: 698.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.40 : 1,355.52 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.40/1,355.52 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.40x = 1,355.52 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.40x = 631,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,485.94/904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.24

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