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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946, 1,418.32 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946, 1,418.32 and 483.92 is: 725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946 : 1,418.32 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946/1,418.32 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946x = 1,418.32 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946x = 686,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,353.41/946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.53

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