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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.17, 1,357.18 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.17, 1,357.18 and 472.25 is: 707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.17 : 1,357.18 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.17/1,357.18 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.17x = 1,357.18 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.17x = 640,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,925.89/906.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.29

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