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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.82, 1,412.74 and 421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.82, 1,412.74 and 421.70 is: 632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.82 : 1,412.74 = 421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.82/1,412.74 = 421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.82x = 1,412.74 × 421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.82x = 595,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,752.46/941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.55

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