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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,354.20 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,354.20 and 470.64 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,354.20 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,354.20 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,354.20 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 637,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,340.69/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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