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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.43, 1,369.20 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.43, 1,369.20 and 480.67 is: 719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.43 : 1,369.20 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.43/1,369.20 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.43x = 1,369.20 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.43x = 658,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,133.36/914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.72

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