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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,359.36 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,359.36 and 473.92 is: 711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,359.36 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,359.36 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,359.36 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 644,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,227.89/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.13

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