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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.15, 1,355.54 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.15, 1,355.54 and 470.61 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.15 : 1,355.54 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.15/1,355.54 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.15x = 1,355.54 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.15x = 637,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,928.33/903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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