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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,417.44 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,417.44 and 483.84 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,417.44 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,417.44 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,417.44 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 685,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,814.17/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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