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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.61, 1,420.20 and 484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.61, 1,420.20 and 484.71 is: 727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.61 : 1,420.20 = 484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.61/1,420.20 = 484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.61x = 1,420.20 × 484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.61x = 688,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,385.44/946.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.21

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