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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.06, 1,414.78 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.06, 1,414.78 and 293.82 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.06 : 1,414.78 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.06/1,414.78 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.06x = 1,414.78 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.06x = 415,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,690.66/943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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