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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.46, 1,415.56 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.46, 1,415.56 and 482.24 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.46 : 1,415.56 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.46/1,415.56 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.46x = 1,415.56 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.46x = 682,639.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,639.65/945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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