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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.93, 1,415.99 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.93, 1,415.99 and 457.41 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.93 : 1,415.99 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.93/1,415.99 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.93x = 1,415.99 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.93x = 647,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,685.70/944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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