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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,359.82 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,359.82 and 473.65 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,359.82 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,359.82 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,359.82 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 644,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,078.74/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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