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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.81, 1,359.93 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.81, 1,359.93 and 462.27 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.81 : 1,359.93 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.81/1,359.93 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.81x = 1,359.93 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.81x = 628,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,654.84/906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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