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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.43, 1,357.21 and 472.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.43, 1,357.21 and 472.67 is: 707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.43 : 1,357.21 = 472.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.43/1,357.21 = 472.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.43x = 1,357.21 × 472.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.43x = 641,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,510.09/906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.73

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