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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.44, 1,368 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.44, 1,368 and 480 is: 718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.44 : 1,368 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.44/1,368 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.44x = 1,368 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.44x = 656,640
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,640/913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.86

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