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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,419.57 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,419.57 and 484.11 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,419.57 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,419.57 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,419.57 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 687,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,228.03/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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