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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.77, 1,414.51 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.77, 1,414.51 and 422.96 is: 634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.77 : 1,414.51 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.77/1,414.51 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.77x = 1,414.51 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.77x = 598,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,273.02/942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.59

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