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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.68, 1,361.56 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.68, 1,361.56 and 474.96 is: 712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.68 : 1,361.56 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.68/1,361.56 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.68x = 1,361.56 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.68x = 646,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,686.54/907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.46

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