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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,419.60 and 459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,419.60 and 459.28 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,419.60 = 459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,419.60 = 459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,419.60 × 459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 651,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,993.89/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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