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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.43, 1,418.44 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.43, 1,418.44 and 483.54 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.43 : 1,418.44 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.43/1,418.44 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.43x = 1,418.44 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.43x = 685,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,869.23/945.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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