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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,373.70 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,373.70 and 482.90 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,373.70 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,373.70 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,373.70 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 663,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,359.73/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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