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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.15, 1,361.54 and 474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.15, 1,361.54 and 474.61 is: 712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.15 : 1,361.54 = 474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.15/1,361.54 = 474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.15x = 1,361.54 × 474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.15x = 646,200.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,200.50/907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.34

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