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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,413.36 and 422.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,413.36 and 422.39 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,413.36 = 422.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,413.36 = 422.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,413.36 × 422.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 596,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,989.13/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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