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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.37, 1,414.43 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.37, 1,414.43 and 480.47 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.37 : 1,414.43 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.37/1,414.43 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.37x = 1,414.43 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.37x = 679,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,583.51/942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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