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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.72, 1,418.16 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.72, 1,418.16 and 483.04 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.72 : 1,418.16 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.72/1,418.16 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.72x = 1,418.16 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.72x = 685,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,028.01/944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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