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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,357.02 and 472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,357.02 and 472.55 is: 707.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,357.02 = 472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,357.02 = 472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,357.02 × 472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 641,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,253.02/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.55

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