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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.44, 1,413.05 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.44, 1,413.05 and 394.47 is: 591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.44 : 1,413.05 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.44/1,413.05 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.44x = 1,413.05 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.44x = 557,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,403.86/942.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.45

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