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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.36, 1,360.23 and 473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.36, 1,360.23 and 473.20 is: 709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.36 : 1,360.23 = 473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.36/1,360.23 = 473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.36x = 1,360.23 × 473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.36x = 643,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,655.66/907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.37

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