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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,269.48 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,269.48 and 483.44 is: 723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,269.48 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,269.48 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,269.48 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 613,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,717.41/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.31

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