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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,355.27 and 465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,355.27 and 465.50 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,355.27 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,355.27 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,355.27 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 630,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,869.08/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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