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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.91, 1,417.68 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.91, 1,417.68 and 458.22 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.91 : 1,417.68 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.91/1,417.68 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.91x = 1,417.68 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.91x = 649,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,609.33/944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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