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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.85, 1,362.99 and 475.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.85, 1,362.99 and 475.77 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.85 : 1,362.99 = 475.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.85/1,362.99 = 475.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.85x = 1,362.99 × 475.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.85x = 648,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,469.75/908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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