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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,358.71 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,358.71 and 473.67 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,358.71 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,358.71 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,358.71 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 643,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,578.98/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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