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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.01, 1,360.19 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.01, 1,360.19 and 474.25 is: 710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.01 : 1,360.19 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.01/1,360.19 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.01x = 1,360.19 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.01x = 645,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,067.74/908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.42

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