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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.44, 1,419.78 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.44, 1,419.78 and 482.94 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.44 : 1,419.78 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.44/1,419.78 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.44x = 1,419.78 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.44x = 685,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,668.55/946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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