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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.46, 1,412.57 and 480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.46, 1,412.57 and 480.25 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.46 : 1,412.57 = 480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.46/1,412.57 = 480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.46x = 1,412.57 × 480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.46x = 678,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,381.76/943.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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