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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.77, 1,361.85 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.77, 1,361.85 and 468.84 is: 703.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.77 : 1,361.85 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.77/1,361.85 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.77x = 1,361.85 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.77x = 638,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,489.75/907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.36

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