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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.30, 1,415.26 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.30, 1,415.26 and 456.28 is: 684.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.30 : 1,415.26 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.30/1,415.26 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.30x = 1,415.26 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.30x = 645,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,754.83/943.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.57

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