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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.46, 1,374.33 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.46, 1,374.33 and 483.34 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.46 : 1,374.33 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.46/1,374.33 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.46x = 1,374.33 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.46x = 664,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,268.66/916.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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