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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.42, 1,366.03 and 477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.42, 1,366.03 and 477.47 is: 716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.42 : 1,366.03 = 477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.42/1,366.03 = 477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.42x = 1,366.03 × 477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.42x = 652,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,240.57/910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.42

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