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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.85, 1,416.33 and 458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.85, 1,416.33 and 458.58 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.85 : 1,416.33 = 458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.85/1,416.33 = 458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.85x = 1,416.33 × 458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.85x = 649,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,500.61/944.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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