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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.73, 1,415.20 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.73, 1,415.20 and 456.30 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.73 : 1,415.20 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.73/1,415.20 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.73x = 1,415.20 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.73x = 645,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,755.76/944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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