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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.18, 1,358.33 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.18, 1,358.33 and 473.42 is: 708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.18 : 1,358.33 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.18/1,358.33 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.18x = 1,358.33 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.18x = 643,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,060.59/907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.86

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