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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.96, 1,357.44 and 471.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.96, 1,357.44 and 471.61 is: 707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.96 : 1,357.44 = 471.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.96/1,357.44 = 471.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.96x = 1,357.44 × 471.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.96x = 640,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,182.28/904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.42

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