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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.67, 1,413.06 and 448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.67, 1,413.06 and 448.21 is: 671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.67 : 1,413.06 = 448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.67/1,413.06 = 448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.67x = 1,413.06 × 448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.67x = 633,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,347.62/942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.87

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