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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943, 1,414.66 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943, 1,414.66 and 293.61 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943 : 1,414.66 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943/1,414.66 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943x = 1,414.66 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943x = 415,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,351.25/943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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