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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.74, 1,417.47 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.74, 1,417.47 and 483.27 is: 724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.74 : 1,417.47 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.74/1,417.47 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.74x = 1,417.47 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.74x = 685,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,013.60/945.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.31

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