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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,370.56 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,370.56 and 474.96 is: 712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,370.56 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,370.56 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,370.56 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 650,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,961.18/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.09

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