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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,348.82 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,348.82 and 484.10 is: 724.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,348.82 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,348.82 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,348.82 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 652,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,961.47/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.59

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