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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,414.98 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,414.98 and 449.97 is: 674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,414.98 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,414.98 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,414.98 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 636,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,693.24/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.59

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