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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.14, 1,355.55 and 465.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.14, 1,355.55 and 465.31 is: 696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.14 : 1,355.55 = 465.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.14/1,355.55 = 465.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.14x = 1,355.55 × 465.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.14x = 630,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,750.97/905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.85

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