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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,363.66 and 476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,363.66 and 476.04 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,363.66 = 476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,363.66 = 476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,363.66 × 476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 649,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,156.71/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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