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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.83, 1,413.40 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.83, 1,413.40 and 480.35 is: 720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.83 : 1,413.40 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.83/1,413.40 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.83x = 1,413.40 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.83x = 678,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,926.69/942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.09

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