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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.97, 1,367.01 and 479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.97, 1,367.01 and 479.43 is: 718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.97 : 1,367.01 = 479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.97/1,367.01 = 479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.97x = 1,367.01 × 479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.97x = 655,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,385.60/911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.65

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