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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.78, 1,416.98 and 457.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.78, 1,416.98 and 457.61 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.78 : 1,416.98 = 457.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.78/1,416.98 = 457.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.78x = 1,416.98 × 457.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.78x = 648,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,418.28/944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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