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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.57, 1,414.96 and 451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.57, 1,414.96 and 451.45 is: 676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.57 : 1,414.96 = 451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.57/1,414.96 = 451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.57x = 1,414.96 × 451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.57x = 638,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,783.69/944.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.27

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