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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.18, 1,373.63 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.18, 1,373.63 and 482.64 is: 724.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.18 : 1,373.63 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.18/1,373.63 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.18x = 1,373.63 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.18x = 662,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,966.37/915.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.41

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