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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.28, 1,362.80 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.28, 1,362.80 and 476.16 is: 713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.28 : 1,362.80 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.28/1,362.80 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.28x = 1,362.80 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.28x = 648,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,910.85/909.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.65

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