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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.16, 1,411.66 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.16, 1,411.66 and 421.14 is: 631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.16 : 1,411.66 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.16/1,411.66 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.16x = 1,411.66 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.16x = 594,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,504.37/941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.67

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