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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.83, 1,414.22 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.83, 1,414.22 and 455.54 is: 683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.83 : 1,414.22 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.83/1,414.22 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.83x = 1,414.22 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.83x = 644,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,226.71/942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.29

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