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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.18, 1,417.86 and 457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.18, 1,417.86 and 457.80 is: 686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.18 : 1,417.86 = 457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.18/1,417.86 = 457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.18x = 1,417.86 × 457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.18x = 649,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,096.31/945.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.74

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