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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,357.58 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,357.58 and 466.86 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,357.58 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,357.58 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,357.58 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 633,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,799.80/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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