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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,359.18 and 473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,359.18 and 473.45 is: 709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,359.18 = 473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,359.18 = 473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,359.18 × 473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 643,496.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,496.98/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.96

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