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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.73, 1,416.51 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.73, 1,416.51 and 458.10 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.73 : 1,416.51 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.73/1,416.51 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.73x = 1,416.51 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.73x = 648,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,903.23/944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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