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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,357.92 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,357.92 and 473.52 is: 709.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,357.92 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,357.92 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,357.92 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 643,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,002.28/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.67

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