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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.37, 1,358.66 and 472.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.37, 1,358.66 and 472.42 is: 708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.37 : 1,358.66 = 472.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.37/1,358.66 = 472.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.37x = 1,358.66 × 472.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.37x = 641,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,858.16/905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.95

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