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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,355.94 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,355.94 and 470.88 is: 705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,355.94 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,355.94 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,355.94 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 638,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,485.03/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.69

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