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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.52, 1,414.40 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.52, 1,414.40 and 422.80 is: 634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.52 : 1,414.40 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.52/1,414.40 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.52x = 1,414.40 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.52x = 598,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,008.32/942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.48

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