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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,416.87 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,416.87 and 457.32 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,416.87 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,416.87 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,416.87 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 647,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,962.99/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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