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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.24, 1,354.88 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.24, 1,354.88 and 470.12 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.24 : 1,354.88 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.24/1,354.88 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.24x = 1,354.88 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.24x = 636,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,956.19/903.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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