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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,413.96 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,413.96 and 293.19 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,413.96 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,413.96 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,413.96 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 414,558.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,558.93/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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