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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,360.02 and 473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,360.02 and 473.81 is: 710.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,360.02 = 473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,360.02 = 473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,360.02 × 473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 644,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,391.08/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.06

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