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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.64, 1,416.29 and 457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.64, 1,416.29 and 457.05 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.64 : 1,416.29 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.64/1,416.29 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.64x = 1,416.29 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.64x = 647,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,313.06/943.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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