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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.08, 1,359.27 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.08, 1,359.27 and 474.54 is: 711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.08 : 1,359.27 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.08/1,359.27 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.08x = 1,359.27 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.08x = 645,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,027.99/907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.10

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