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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,411.26 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,411.26 and 447.54 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,411.26 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,411.26 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,411.26 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 631,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,595.30/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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