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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,412.50 and 448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,412.50 and 448.33 is: 672.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,412.50 = 448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,412.50 = 448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,412.50 × 448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 633,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,261.47/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.12

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