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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.88, 1,365.78 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.88, 1,365.78 and 476.34 is: 715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.88 : 1,365.78 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.88/1,365.78 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.88x = 1,365.78 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.88x = 650,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,575.65/908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.80

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