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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.67, 1,414.56 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.67, 1,414.56 and 449.21 is: 673.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.67 : 1,414.56 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.67/1,414.56 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.67x = 1,414.56 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.67x = 635,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,434.50/943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.37

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