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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.31, 1,412.79 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.31, 1,412.79 and 292.69 is: 438.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.31 : 1,412.79 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.31/1,412.79 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.31x = 1,412.79 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.31x = 413,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,509.51/942.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.83

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