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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.57, 1,359.74 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.57, 1,359.74 and 468.28 is: 701.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.57 : 1,359.74 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.57/1,359.74 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.57x = 1,359.74 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.57x = 636,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,736.71/907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.58

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