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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.56, 1,414.50 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.56, 1,414.50 and 456.95 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.56 : 1,414.50 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.56/1,414.50 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.56x = 1,414.50 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.56x = 646,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,348.70/943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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