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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.43, 1,370.70 and 481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.43, 1,370.70 and 481.67 is: 721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.43 : 1,370.70 = 481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.43/1,370.70 = 481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.43x = 1,370.70 × 481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.43x = 660,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,225.07/915.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.22

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