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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,415.07 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,415.07 and 456.03 is: 684.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,415.07 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,415.07 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,415.07 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 645,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,314.37/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.44

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