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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,376.04 and 478.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,376.04 and 478.47 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,376.04 = 478.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,376.04 = 478.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,376.04 × 478.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 658,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,393.86/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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