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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.71, 1,415.76 and 456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.71, 1,415.76 and 456.09 is: 684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.71 : 1,415.76 = 456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.71/1,415.76 = 456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.71x = 1,415.76 × 456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.71x = 645,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,713.98/943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.23

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