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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,417.77 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,417.77 and 458.73 is: 687.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,417.77 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,417.77 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,417.77 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 650,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,373.63/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.44

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