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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,415.88 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,415.88 and 456.84 is: 685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,415.88 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,415.88 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,415.88 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 646,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,830.62/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.31

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