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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.52, 1,417.80 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.52, 1,417.80 and 482.90 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.52 : 1,417.80 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.52/1,417.80 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.52x = 1,417.80 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.52x = 684,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,650.34/946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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