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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,301.46 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,301.46 and 633.54 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,301.46 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,301.46 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,301.46 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 824,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,526.97/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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