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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.56, 1,413.06 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.56, 1,413.06 and 448.71 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.56 : 1,413.06 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.56/1,413.06 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.56x = 1,413.06 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.56x = 634,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,047.17/942.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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