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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.10, 1,416.48 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.10, 1,416.48 and 457.02 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.10 : 1,416.48 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.10/1,416.48 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.10x = 1,416.48 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.10x = 647,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,359.69/944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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