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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,413.59 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,413.59 and 422.62 is: 634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,413.59 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,413.59 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,413.59 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 597,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,405.76/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.06

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