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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,373.28 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,373.28 and 482.32 is: 723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,373.28 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,373.28 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,373.28 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 662,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,360.41/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.86

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