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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.14, 1,419.34 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.14, 1,419.34 and 484.20 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.14 : 1,419.34 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.14/1,419.34 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.14x = 1,419.34 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.14x = 687,244.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,244.43/946.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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