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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,359.72 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,359.72 and 473.40 is: 710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,359.72 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,359.72 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,359.72 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 643,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,691.45/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.10

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