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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,370.46 and 481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,370.46 and 481.32 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,370.46 = 481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,370.46 = 481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,370.46 × 481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 659,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,629.81/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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