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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.64, 1,368.18 and 479.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.64, 1,368.18 and 479.64 is: 719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.64 : 1,368.18 = 479.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.64/1,368.18 = 479.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.64x = 1,368.18 × 479.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.64x = 656,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,233.86/911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.84

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