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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.78, 1,417.65 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.78, 1,417.65 and 458.16 is: 686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.78 : 1,417.65 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.78/1,417.65 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.78x = 1,417.65 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.78x = 649,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,510.52/945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.75

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