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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.73, 1,419.73 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.73, 1,419.73 and 453 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.73 : 1,419.73 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.73/1,419.73 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.73x = 1,419.73 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.73x = 643,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,135.43/946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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