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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.51, 1,416.72 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.51, 1,416.72 and 451.15 is: 676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.51 : 1,416.72 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.51/1,416.72 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.51x = 1,416.72 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.51x = 639,153.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,153.23/944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.70

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