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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.08, 1,356.86 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.08, 1,356.86 and 471.36 is: 707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.08 : 1,356.86 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.08/1,356.86 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.08x = 1,356.86 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.08x = 639,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,569.53/904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.43

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