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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.78, 1,416.96 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.78, 1,416.96 and 450.90 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.78 : 1,416.96 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.78/1,416.96 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.78x = 1,416.96 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.78x = 638,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,907.26/944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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