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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.71, 1,415.24 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.71, 1,415.24 and 458.10 is: 686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.71 : 1,415.24 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.71/1,415.24 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.71x = 1,415.24 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.71x = 648,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,320.87/944.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.27

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