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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.94, 1,412.52 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.94, 1,412.52 and 449.83 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.94 : 1,412.52 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.94/1,412.52 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.94x = 1,412.52 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.94x = 635,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,386.81/942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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