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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,413.84 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,413.84 and 480.24 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,413.84 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,413.84 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,413.84 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 678,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,982.52/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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