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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.63, 1,369.64 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.63, 1,369.64 and 474.63 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.63 : 1,369.64 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.63/1,369.64 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.63x = 1,369.64 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.63x = 650,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,069.86/913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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