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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,360.41 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,360.41 and 473.86 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,360.41 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,360.41 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,360.41 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 644,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,643.88/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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