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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.69, 1,357.04 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.69, 1,357.04 and 472.69 is: 709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.69 : 1,357.04 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.69/1,357.04 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.69x = 1,357.04 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.69x = 641,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,459.24/904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.04

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