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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,413.35 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,413.35 and 455.63 is: 682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,413.35 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,413.35 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,413.35 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 643,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,957.02/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.45

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