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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.96, 1,359.27 and 467.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.96, 1,359.27 and 467.85 is: 701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.96 : 1,359.27 = 467.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.96/1,359.27 = 467.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.96x = 1,359.27 × 467.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.96x = 635,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,934.47/906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.17

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