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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,414.53 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,414.53 and 481.10 is: 721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,414.53 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,414.53 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,414.53 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 680,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,530.38/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.22

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