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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.92, 1,367.10 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.92, 1,367.10 and 478.32 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.92 : 1,367.10 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.92/1,367.10 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.92x = 1,367.10 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.92x = 653,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,911.27/910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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