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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,367.18 and 478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,367.18 and 478.08 is: 717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,367.18 = 478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,367.18 = 478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,367.18 × 478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 653,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,619.02/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.30

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