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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.02, 1,418.44 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.02, 1,418.44 and 458.41 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.02 : 1,418.44 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.02/1,418.44 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.02x = 1,418.44 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.02x = 650,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,227.08/945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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