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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,357.21 and 466.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,357.21 and 466.85 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,357.21 = 466.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,357.21 = 466.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,357.21 × 466.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 633,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,613.49/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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