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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,415.52 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,415.52 and 456.80 is: 685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,415.52 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,415.52 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,415.52 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 646,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,609.54/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.08

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