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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,360.58 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,360.58 and 474.15 is: 711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,360.58 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,360.58 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,360.58 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 645,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,116.64/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.23

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