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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,355.13 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,355.13 and 471.42 is: 706.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,355.13 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,355.13 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,355.13 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 638,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,835.38/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.66

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