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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.85, 1,413.05 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.85, 1,413.05 and 283.73 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.85 : 1,413.05 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.85/1,413.05 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.85x = 1,413.05 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.85x = 400,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,916.19/941.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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