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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,414.97 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,414.97 and 423.56 is: 635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,414.97 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,414.97 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,414.97 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 599,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,324.69/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.47

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