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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,414.22 and 423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,414.22 and 423.10 is: 634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,414.22 = 423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,414.22 = 423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,414.22 × 423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 598,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,356.48/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.39

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