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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,413.42 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,413.42 and 455.22 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,413.42 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,413.42 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,413.42 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 643,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,417.05/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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