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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.66, 1,413.66 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.66, 1,413.66 and 293.22 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.66 : 1,413.66 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.66/1,413.66 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.66x = 1,413.66 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.66x = 414,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,513.39/942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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