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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.90, 1,413.27 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.90, 1,413.27 and 421.84 is: 632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.90 : 1,413.27 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.90/1,413.27 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.90x = 1,413.27 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.90x = 596,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,175.58/941.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.95

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