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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.18, 1,362.14 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.18, 1,362.14 and 476.64 is: 714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.18 : 1,362.14 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.18/1,362.14 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.18x = 1,362.14 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.18x = 649,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,250.41/909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.11

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