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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.38, 1,283.34 and 470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.38, 1,283.34 and 470.90 is: 706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.38 : 1,283.34 = 470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.38/1,283.34 = 470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.38x = 1,283.34 × 470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.38x = 604,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,318.39/855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.50

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