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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,413.84 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,413.84 and 422.64 is: 633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,413.84 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,413.84 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,413.84 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 597,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,545.34/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.93

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