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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.61, 1,359.28 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.61, 1,359.28 and 467.68 is: 701.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.61 : 1,359.28 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.61/1,359.28 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.61x = 1,359.28 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.61x = 635,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,700.08/906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.18

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