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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,358.74 and 473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,358.74 and 473.73 is: 709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,358.74 = 473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,358.74 = 473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,358.74 × 473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 643,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,675.90/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.30

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