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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.34, 1,360.07 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.34, 1,360.07 and 474.58 is: 710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.34 : 1,360.07 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.34/1,360.07 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.34x = 1,360.07 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.34x = 645,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,465.62/908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.60

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