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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.04, 1,415.04 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.04, 1,415.04 and 456.42 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.04 : 1,415.04 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.04/1,415.04 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.04x = 1,415.04 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.04x = 645,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,852.56/944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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