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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.04, 1,356.88 and 465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.04, 1,356.88 and 465.64 is: 698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.04 : 1,356.88 = 465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.04/1,356.88 = 465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.04x = 1,356.88 × 465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.04x = 631,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,817.60/905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.11

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