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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,367.10 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,367.10 and 478.89 is: 717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,367.10 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,367.10 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,367.10 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 654,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,690.52/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.67

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