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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,368.12 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,368.12 and 479.16 is: 719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,368.12 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,368.12 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,368.12 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 655,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,548.38/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.06

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