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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.70, 1,413.82 and 448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.70, 1,413.82 and 448.81 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.70 : 1,413.82 = 448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.70/1,413.82 = 448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.70x = 1,413.82 × 448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.70x = 634,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,536.55/942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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