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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.03, 1,417.34 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.03, 1,417.34 and 451.15 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.03 : 1,417.34 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.03/1,417.34 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.03x = 1,417.34 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.03x = 639,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,430.69/945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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