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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.33, 1,416.64 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.33, 1,416.64 and 457.41 is: 686.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.33 : 1,416.64 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.33/1,416.64 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.33x = 1,416.64 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.33x = 647,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,985.30/944.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.19

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