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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.51, 1,372.47 and 475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.51, 1,372.47 and 475.84 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.51 : 1,372.47 = 475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.51/1,372.47 = 475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.51x = 1,372.47 × 475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.51x = 653,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,076.06/915.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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