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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.67, 1,418.33 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.67, 1,418.33 and 482.82 is: 724.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.67 : 1,418.33 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.67/1,418.33 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.67x = 1,418.33 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.67x = 684,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,798.09/944.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.91

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