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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.73, 1,416.47 and 451.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.73, 1,416.47 and 451.21 is: 676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.73 : 1,416.47 = 451.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.73/1,416.47 = 451.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.73x = 1,416.47 × 451.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.73x = 639,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,125.43/944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.52

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