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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.64, 1,357.37 and 467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.64, 1,357.37 and 467.10 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.64 : 1,357.37 = 467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.64/1,357.37 = 467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.64x = 1,357.37 × 467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.64x = 634,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,018.40/905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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