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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,361.76 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,361.76 and 469.41 is: 703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,361.76 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,361.76 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,361.76 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 639,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,223.76/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.03

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