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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.55, 1,416.83 and 458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.55, 1,416.83 and 458.01 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.55 : 1,416.83 = 458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.55/1,416.83 = 458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.55x = 1,416.83 × 458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.55x = 648,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,920.02/944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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