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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,360.19 and 473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,360.19 and 473.90 is: 710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,360.19 = 473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,360.19 = 473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,360.19 × 473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 644,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,588.42/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.70

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