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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,414.56 and 468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,414.56 and 468.68 is: 702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,414.56 = 468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,414.56 = 468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,414.56 × 468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 662,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,975.98/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.08

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