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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.38, 1,360.63 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.38, 1,360.63 and 474.63 is: 710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.38 : 1,360.63 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.38/1,360.63 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.38x = 1,360.63 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.38x = 645,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,791.31/908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.93

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