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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945, 1,416.69 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945, 1,416.69 and 482.49 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945 : 1,416.69 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945/1,416.69 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945x = 1,416.69 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945x = 683,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,538.76/945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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