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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.56, 1,419.90 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.56, 1,419.90 and 483.84 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.56 : 1,419.90 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.56/1,419.90 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.56x = 1,419.90 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.56x = 687,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,004.42/946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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