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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.32, 1,363.97 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.32, 1,363.97 and 477.32 is: 715.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.32 : 1,363.97 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.32/1,363.97 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.32x = 1,363.97 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.32x = 651,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,044.53/909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.97

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