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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.48, 1,361.76 and 474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.48, 1,361.76 and 474.92 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.48 : 1,361.76 = 474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.48/1,361.76 = 474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.48x = 1,361.76 × 474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.48x = 646,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,727.06/907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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