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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.69, 1,417.04 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.69, 1,417.04 and 451.14 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.69 : 1,417.04 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.69/1,417.04 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.69x = 1,417.04 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.69x = 639,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,281.17/944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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