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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.07, 1,414.94 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.07, 1,414.94 and 423.02 is: 634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.07 : 1,414.94 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.07/1,414.94 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.07x = 1,414.94 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.07x = 598,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,547.92/943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.68

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