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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.56, 1,417.76 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.56, 1,417.76 and 483.09 is: 724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.56 : 1,417.76 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.56/1,417.76 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.56x = 1,417.76 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.56x = 684,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,903.26/945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.34

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