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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,418.97 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,418.97 and 484.20 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,418.97 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,418.97 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,418.97 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 687,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,065.27/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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