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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.53, 1,356.12 and 465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.53, 1,356.12 and 465.62 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.53 : 1,356.12 = 465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.53/1,356.12 = 465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.53x = 1,356.12 × 465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.53x = 631,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,436.59/905.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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