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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.17, 1,355.97 and 471.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.17, 1,355.97 and 471.09 is: 706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.17 : 1,355.97 = 471.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.17/1,355.97 = 471.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.17x = 1,355.97 × 471.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.17x = 638,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,783.91/904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.49

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