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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.81, 1,414.89 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.81, 1,414.89 and 449.96 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.81 : 1,414.89 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.81/1,414.89 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.81x = 1,414.89 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.81x = 636,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,636.83/943.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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