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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.30, 1,415.06 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.30, 1,415.06 and 456.77 is: 684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.30 : 1,415.06 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.30/1,415.06 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.30x = 1,415.06 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.30x = 646,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,354.67/944.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.48

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