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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.48, 1,416.33 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.48, 1,416.33 and 457.08 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.48 : 1,416.33 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.48/1,416.33 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.48x = 1,416.33 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.48x = 647,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,376.12/945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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