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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.38, 1,362.13 and 475.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.38, 1,362.13 and 475.63 is: 712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.38 : 1,362.13 = 475.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.38/1,362.13 = 475.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.38x = 1,362.13 × 475.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.38x = 647,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,869.89/909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.43

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