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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.69, 1,412.27 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.69, 1,412.27 and 283.46 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.69 : 1,412.27 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.69/1,412.27 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.69x = 1,412.27 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.69x = 400,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,313.58/941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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