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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.70, 1,362.66 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.70, 1,362.66 and 469.62 is: 703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.70 : 1,362.66 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.70/1,362.66 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.70x = 1,362.66 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.70x = 639,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,932.39/909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.45

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