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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,417.30 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,417.30 and 651.04 is: 976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,417.30 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,417.30 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,417.30 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 922,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,713.82/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.98

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