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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.80, 1,357.80 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.80, 1,357.80 and 467.24 is: 700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.80 : 1,357.80 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.80/1,357.80 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.80x = 1,357.80 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.80x = 634,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,418.47/905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.40

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