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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,359.34 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,359.34 and 473.14 is: 709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,359.34 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,359.34 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,359.34 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 643,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,158.13/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.81

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