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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,375.02 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,375.02 and 484.56 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,375.02 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,375.02 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,375.02 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 666,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,279.69/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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