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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,413.20 and 429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,413.20 and 429.13 is: 643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,413.20 = 429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,413.20 = 429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,413.20 × 429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 606,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,446.52/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.70

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