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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.87, 1,419.14 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.87, 1,419.14 and 458.79 is: 688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.87 : 1,419.14 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.87/1,419.14 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.87x = 1,419.14 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.87x = 651,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,087.24/945.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.35

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