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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.15, 1,363.04 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.15, 1,363.04 and 475.61 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.15 : 1,363.04 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.15/1,363.04 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.15x = 1,363.04 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.15x = 648,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,275.45/908.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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