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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,413.78 and 429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,413.78 and 429.72 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,413.78 = 429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,413.78 = 429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,413.78 × 429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 607,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,529.54/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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