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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,355.97 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,355.97 and 471.08 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,355.97 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,355.97 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,355.97 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 638,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,775.50/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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