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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.82, 1,362.48 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.82, 1,362.48 and 475.74 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.82 : 1,362.48 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.82/1,362.48 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.82x = 1,362.48 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.82x = 648,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,186.24/908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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