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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,359.27 and 473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,359.27 and 473.37 is: 709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,359.27 = 473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,359.27 = 473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,359.27 × 473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 643,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,437.64/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.63

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