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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,412.85 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,412.85 and 442.52 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,412.85 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,412.85 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,412.85 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 625,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,217.00/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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