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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.84, 1,410.84 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.84, 1,410.84 and 427.28 is: 640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.84 : 1,410.84 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.84/1,410.84 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.84x = 1,410.84 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.84x = 602,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,823.72/941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.05

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