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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,364.52 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,364.52 and 476.72 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,364.52 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,364.52 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,364.52 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 650,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,493.97/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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