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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.15, 1,415.07 and 456.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.15, 1,415.07 and 456.25 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.15 : 1,415.07 = 456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.15/1,415.07 = 456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.15x = 1,415.07 × 456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.15x = 645,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,625.69/943.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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