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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,356.36 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,356.36 and 470.92 is: 706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,356.36 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,356.36 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,356.36 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 638,737.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,737.05/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.97

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