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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.18, 1,359.97 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.18, 1,359.97 and 467.40 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.18 : 1,359.97 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.18/1,359.97 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.18x = 1,359.97 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.18x = 635,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,649.98/906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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