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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.21, 1,364.28 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.21, 1,364.28 and 476.25 is: 714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.21 : 1,364.28 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.21/1,364.28 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.21x = 1,364.28 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.21x = 649,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,738.35/909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.62

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