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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.14, 1,357.11 and 472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.14, 1,357.11 and 472.26 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.14 : 1,357.11 = 472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.14/1,357.11 = 472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.14x = 1,357.11 × 472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.14x = 640,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,908.77/904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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