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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.10, 1,355.88 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.10, 1,355.88 and 471.02 is: 706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.10 : 1,355.88 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.10/1,355.88 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.10x = 1,355.88 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.10x = 638,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,646.60/904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.39

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