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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.35, 1,359.26 and 473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.35, 1,359.26 and 473.27 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.35 : 1,359.26 = 473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.35/1,359.26 = 473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.35x = 1,359.26 × 473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.35x = 643,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,294.61/906.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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