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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.24, 1,412.10 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.24, 1,412.10 and 421.35 is: 632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.24 : 1,412.10 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.24/1,412.10 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.24x = 1,412.10 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.24x = 594,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,988.34/941.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.14

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