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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.05, 1,414.58 and 456.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.05, 1,414.58 and 456.15 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.05 : 1,414.58 = 456.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.05/1,414.58 = 456.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.05x = 1,414.58 × 456.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.05x = 645,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,258.39/943.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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