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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.90, 1,417.46 and 457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.90, 1,417.46 and 457.59 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.90 : 1,417.46 = 457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.90/1,417.46 = 457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.90x = 1,417.46 × 457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.90x = 648,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,618.55/944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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