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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.03, 1,415.03 and 456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.03, 1,415.03 and 456.41 is: 684.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.03 : 1,415.03 = 456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.03/1,415.03 = 456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.03x = 1,415.03 × 456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.03x = 645,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,831.56/944.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.12

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