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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,358.51 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,358.51 and 473.27 is: 709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,358.51 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,358.51 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,358.51 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 642,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,932.87/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.47

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