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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.01, 1,415.43 and 482.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.01, 1,415.43 and 482.01 is: 722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.01 : 1,415.43 = 482.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.01/1,415.43 = 482.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.01x = 1,415.43 × 482.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.01x = 682,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,251.41/944.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.72

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