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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.57, 1,418.58 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.57, 1,418.58 and 483.33 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.57 : 1,418.58 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.57/1,418.58 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.57x = 1,418.58 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.57x = 685,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,642.27/945.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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