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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.20, 1,418.67 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.20, 1,418.67 and 483.42 is: 724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.20 : 1,418.67 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.20/1,418.67 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.20x = 1,418.67 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.20x = 685,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,813.45/946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.81

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