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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.97, 1,355.00 and 471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.97, 1,355.00 and 471.22 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.97 : 1,355.00 = 471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.97/1,355.00 = 471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.97x = 1,355.00 × 471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.97x = 638,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,497.36/904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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