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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.60, 1,359.04 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.60, 1,359.04 and 467.36 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.60 : 1,359.04 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.60/1,359.04 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.60x = 1,359.04 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.60x = 635,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,160.93/905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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