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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,375.17 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,375.17 and 483.67 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,375.17 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,375.17 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,375.17 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 665,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,128.47/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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