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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.04, 1,412.72 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.04, 1,412.72 and 421.68 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.04 : 1,412.72 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.04/1,412.72 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.04x = 1,412.72 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.04x = 595,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,715.77/942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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