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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,416.87 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,416.87 and 458.40 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,416.87 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,416.87 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,416.87 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 649,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,493.21/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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