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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,417.88 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,417.88 and 482.78 is: 724.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,417.88 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,417.88 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,417.88 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 684,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,528.86/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.61

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