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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.61, 1,412.42 and 428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.61, 1,412.42 and 428.25 is: 642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.61 : 1,412.42 = 428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.61/1,412.42 = 428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.61x = 1,412.42 × 428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.61x = 604,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,866.72/941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.38

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