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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.30, 1,355.63 and 470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.30, 1,355.63 and 470.14 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.30 : 1,355.63 = 470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.30/1,355.63 = 470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.30x = 1,355.63 × 470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.30x = 637,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,335.89/904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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