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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.02, 1,360.80 and 474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.02, 1,360.80 and 474.28 is: 710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.02 : 1,360.80 = 474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.02/1,360.80 = 474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.02x = 1,360.80 × 474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.02x = 645,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,400.22/908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.78

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