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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.01, 1,414.47 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.01, 1,414.47 and 449.65 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.01 : 1,414.47 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.01/1,414.47 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.01x = 1,414.47 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.01x = 636,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,016.44/943.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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