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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.68, 1,411.34 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.68, 1,411.34 and 421.08 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.68 : 1,411.34 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.68/1,411.34 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.68x = 1,411.34 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.68x = 594,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,287.05/941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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