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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.83, 1,361.06 and 468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.83, 1,361.06 and 468.61 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.83 : 1,361.06 = 468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.83/1,361.06 = 468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.83x = 1,361.06 × 468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.83x = 637,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,806.33/907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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