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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,413.60 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,413.60 and 455.34 is: 682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,413.60 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,413.60 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,413.60 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 643,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,668.62/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.00

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