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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,356.84 and 472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,356.84 and 472.56 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,356.84 = 472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,356.84 = 472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,356.84 × 472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 641,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,188.31/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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