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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.57, 1,413.46 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.57, 1,413.46 and 450.45 is: 674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.57 : 1,413.46 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.57/1,413.46 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.57x = 1,413.46 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.57x = 636,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,693.62/943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.77

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