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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.76, 1,417.95 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.76, 1,417.95 and 458.15 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.76 : 1,417.95 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.76/1,417.95 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.76x = 1,417.95 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.76x = 649,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,633.79/944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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