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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.06, 1,416.98 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.06, 1,416.98 and 451.20 is: 676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.06 : 1,416.98 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.06/1,416.98 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.06x = 1,416.98 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.06x = 639,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,333.81/945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.50

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