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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,413.84 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,413.84 and 455.68 is: 683.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,413.84 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,413.84 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,413.84 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 644,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,258.61/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.11

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