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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,413.99 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,413.99 and 455.46 is: 682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,413.99 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,413.99 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,413.99 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 644,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,015.89/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.98

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