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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.95, 1,416.85 and 482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.95, 1,416.85 and 482.92 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.95 : 1,416.85 = 482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.95/1,416.85 = 482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.95x = 1,416.85 × 482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.95x = 684,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,220.45/945.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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