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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.60, 1,355.04 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.60, 1,355.04 and 470.88 is: 706.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.60 : 1,355.04 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.60/1,355.04 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.60x = 1,355.04 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.60x = 638,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,061.24/903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.13

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