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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.59, 1,417.16 and 482.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.59, 1,417.16 and 482.98 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.59 : 1,417.16 = 482.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.59/1,417.16 = 482.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.59x = 1,417.16 × 482.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.59x = 684,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,464.21/945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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