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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.91, 1,413.45 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.91, 1,413.45 and 456.30 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.91 : 1,413.45 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.91/1,413.45 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.91x = 1,413.45 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.91x = 644,957.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,957.24/942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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