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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,354.80 and 470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,354.80 and 470.28 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,354.80 = 470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,354.80 = 470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,354.80 × 470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 637,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,135.34/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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