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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.22, 1,417 and 457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.22, 1,417 and 457.58 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.22 : 1,417 = 457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.22/1,417 = 457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.22x = 1,417 × 457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.22x = 648,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,390.86/944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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