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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.36, 1,415.28 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.36, 1,415.28 and 456.44 is: 684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.36 : 1,415.28 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.36/1,415.28 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.36x = 1,415.28 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.36x = 645,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,990.40/944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.05

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