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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.92, 1,358.30 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.92, 1,358.30 and 473 is: 708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.92 : 1,358.30 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.92/1,358.30 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.92x = 1,358.30 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.92x = 642,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,475.90/906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.42

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