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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,360.29 and 473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,360.29 and 473.97 is: 710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,360.29 = 473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,360.29 = 473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,360.29 × 473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 644,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,736.65/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.81

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