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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,412.82 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,412.82 and 429 is: 643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,412.82 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,412.82 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,412.82 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 606,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,099.78/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.17

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