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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,414.06 and 422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,414.06 and 422.98 is: 634.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,414.06 = 422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,414.06 = 422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,414.06 × 422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 598,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,119.10/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.22

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