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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,354.75 and 470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,354.75 and 470.63 is: 704.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,354.75 = 470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,354.75 = 470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,354.75 × 470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 637,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,578.04/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.99

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