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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.61, 1,413.92 and 429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.61, 1,413.92 and 429.25 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.61 : 1,413.92 = 429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.61/1,413.92 = 429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.61x = 1,413.92 × 429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.61x = 606,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,925.16/942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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