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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,360.60 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,360.60 and 474.14 is: 711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,360.60 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,360.60 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,360.60 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 645,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,114.88/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.51

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