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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.52, 1,417.50 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.52, 1,417.50 and 458.16 is: 687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.52 : 1,417.50 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.52/1,417.50 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.52x = 1,417.50 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.52x = 649,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,441.80/944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.59

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