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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,357.84 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,357.84 and 472.14 is: 708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,357.84 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,357.84 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,357.84 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 641,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,090.58/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.31

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