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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,415.61 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,415.61 and 450.18 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,415.61 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,415.61 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,415.61 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 637,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,279.31/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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