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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.40, 1,363.16 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.40, 1,363.16 and 475.84 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.40 : 1,363.16 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.40/1,363.16 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.40x = 1,363.16 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.40x = 648,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,646.05/908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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