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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.88, 1,361.38 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.88, 1,361.38 and 475.13 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.88 : 1,361.38 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.88/1,361.38 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.88x = 1,361.38 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.88x = 646,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,825.67/908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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