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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.56, 1,416.26 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.56, 1,416.26 and 451.12 is: 676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.56 : 1,416.26 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.56/1,416.26 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.56x = 1,416.26 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.56x = 638,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,903.21/944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.40

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