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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.01, 1,419.14 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.01, 1,419.14 and 484.08 is: 726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.01 : 1,419.14 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.01/1,419.14 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.01x = 1,419.14 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.01x = 686,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,978.50/946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.19

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