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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.43, 1,416.78 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.43, 1,416.78 and 457.08 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.43 : 1,416.78 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.43/1,416.78 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.43x = 1,416.78 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.43x = 647,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,581.80/944.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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