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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,414.39 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,414.39 and 284.86 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,414.39 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,414.39 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,414.39 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 402,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,908.70/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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