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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.86, 1,357.98 and 471.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.86, 1,357.98 and 471.70 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.86 : 1,357.98 = 471.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.86/1,357.98 = 471.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.86x = 1,357.98 × 471.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.86x = 640,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,559.17/905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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