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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,416.30 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,416.30 and 450.53 is: 675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,416.30 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,416.30 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,416.30 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 638,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,084.71/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.96

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