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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,413.83 and 480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,413.83 and 480.73 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,413.83 = 480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,413.83 = 480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,413.83 × 480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 679,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,663.43/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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