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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,363.86 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,363.86 and 476.10 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,363.86 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,363.86 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,363.86 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 649,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,333.75/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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