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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.53, 1,415.34 and 456.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.53, 1,415.34 and 456.99 is: 685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.53 : 1,415.34 = 456.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.53/1,415.34 = 456.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.53x = 1,415.34 × 456.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.53x = 646,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,796.23/943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.51

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