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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.97, 1,361.00 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.97, 1,361.00 and 475.21 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.97 : 1,361.00 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.97/1,361.00 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.97x = 1,361.00 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.97x = 646,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,762.00/908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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