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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.49, 1,365.57 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.49, 1,365.57 and 477.33 is: 715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.49 : 1,365.57 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.49/1,365.57 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.49x = 1,365.57 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.49x = 651,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,827.53/911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.12

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