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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,358.47 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,358.47 and 466.40 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,358.47 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,358.47 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,358.47 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 633,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,590.41/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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