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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.22, 1,357.02 and 471.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.22, 1,357.02 and 471.87 is: 707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.22 : 1,357.02 = 471.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.22/1,357.02 = 471.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.22x = 1,357.02 × 471.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.22x = 640,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,337.03/905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.38

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