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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.24, 1,370.64 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.24, 1,370.64 and 475.29 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.24 : 1,370.64 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.24/1,370.64 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.24x = 1,370.64 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.24x = 651,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,451.49/914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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