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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.95, 1,362.24 and 470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.95, 1,362.24 and 470.14 is: 703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.95 : 1,362.24 = 470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.95/1,362.24 = 470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.95x = 1,362.24 × 470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.95x = 640,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,440.11/909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.82

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