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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.27, 1,362.65 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.27, 1,362.65 and 475.56 is: 712.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.27 : 1,362.65 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.27/1,362.65 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.27x = 1,362.65 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.27x = 648,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,019.46/909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.68

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