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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.07, 1,413.86 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.07, 1,413.86 and 449.22 is: 673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.07 : 1,413.86 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.07/1,413.86 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.07x = 1,413.86 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.07x = 635,128.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,128.33/943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.47

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