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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.82, 1,417.44 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.82, 1,417.44 and 457.96 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.82 : 1,417.44 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.82/1,417.44 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.82x = 1,417.44 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.82x = 649,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,130.82/945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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