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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.88, 1,363.08 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.88, 1,363.08 and 469.50 is: 704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.88 : 1,363.08 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.88/1,363.08 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.88x = 1,363.08 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.88x = 639,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,966.06/907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.90

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