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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.70, 1,366.06 and 478.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.70, 1,366.06 and 478.70 is: 718.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.70 : 1,366.06 = 478.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.70/1,366.06 = 478.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.70x = 1,366.06 × 478.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.70x = 653,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,932.92/910.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.06

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