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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.30, 1,358.21 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.30, 1,358.21 and 466.87 is: 700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.30 : 1,358.21 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.30/1,358.21 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.30x = 1,358.21 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.30x = 634,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,108.36/905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.44

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