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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.70, 1,415.91 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.70, 1,415.91 and 482.34 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.70 : 1,415.91 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.70/1,415.91 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.70x = 1,415.91 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.70x = 682,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,950.03/944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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