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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.41, 1,366.86 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.41, 1,366.86 and 472.02 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.41 : 1,366.86 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.41/1,366.86 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.41x = 1,366.86 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.41x = 645,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,185.26/910.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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