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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.40, 1,356.66 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.40, 1,356.66 and 472.68 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.40 : 1,356.66 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.40/1,356.66 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.40x = 1,356.66 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.40x = 641,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,266.05/905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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