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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,368.37 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,368.37 and 473.02 is: 710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,368.37 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,368.37 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,368.37 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 647,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,266.38/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.18

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