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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.44, 1,368.78 and 477.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.44, 1,368.78 and 477.28 is: 716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.44 : 1,368.78 = 477.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.44/1,368.78 = 477.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.44x = 1,368.78 × 477.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.44x = 653,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,291.32/911.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.77

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