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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,414.98 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,414.98 and 423.57 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,414.98 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,414.98 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,414.98 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 599,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,333.89/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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