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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.29, 1,367.96 and 479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.29, 1,367.96 and 479.53 is: 718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.29 : 1,367.96 = 479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.29/1,367.96 = 479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.29x = 1,367.96 × 479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.29x = 655,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,977.17/913.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.26

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