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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.43, 1,372.66 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.43, 1,372.66 and 476.25 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.43 : 1,372.66 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.43/1,372.66 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.43x = 1,372.66 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.43x = 653,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,729.33/915.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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