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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.15, 1,414.61 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.15, 1,414.61 and 456.26 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.15 : 1,414.61 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.15/1,414.61 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.15x = 1,414.61 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.15x = 645,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,427.68/944.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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