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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,355.36 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,355.36 and 470.36 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,355.36 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,355.36 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,355.36 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 637,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,507.13/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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