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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,416.59 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,416.59 and 450.87 is: 676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,416.59 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,416.59 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,416.59 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 638,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,697.93/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.69

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