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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.19, 1,416.59 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.19, 1,416.59 and 482.09 is: 723.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.19 : 1,416.59 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.19/1,416.59 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.19x = 1,416.59 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.19x = 682,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,914.38/944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.28

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