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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,373.33 and 482.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,373.33 and 482.36 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,373.33 = 482.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,373.33 = 482.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,373.33 × 482.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 662,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,433.80/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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