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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.39, 1,413.33 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.39, 1,413.33 and 422.10 is: 633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.39 : 1,413.33 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.39/1,413.33 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.39x = 1,413.33 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.39x = 596,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,566.59/942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.04

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