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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,419.82 and 483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,419.82 and 483.82 is: 726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,419.82 = 483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,419.82 = 483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,419.82 × 483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 686,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,937.31/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.40

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