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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.17, 1,367.15 and 478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.17, 1,367.15 and 478.22 is: 717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.17 : 1,367.15 = 478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.17/1,367.15 = 478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.17x = 1,367.15 × 478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.17x = 653,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,803.09/911.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.54

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