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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,356.59 and 466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,356.59 and 466.05 is: 698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,356.59 = 466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,356.59 = 466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,356.59 × 466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 632,239.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,239.93/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.47

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