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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.91, 1,419.30 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.91, 1,419.30 and 483.32 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.91 : 1,419.30 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.91/1,419.30 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.91x = 1,419.30 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.91x = 685,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,968.98/946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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