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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.96, 1,417.82 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.96, 1,417.82 and 457.96 is: 687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.96 : 1,417.82 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.96/1,417.82 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.96x = 1,417.82 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.96x = 649,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,304.85/944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.12

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