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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,413.57 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,413.57 and 455.26 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,413.57 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,413.57 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,413.57 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 643,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,541.88/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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