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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.49, 1,413.92 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.49, 1,413.92 and 293.07 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.49 : 1,413.92 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.49/1,413.92 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.49x = 1,413.92 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.49x = 414,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,377.53/942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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