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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,414.36 and 423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,414.36 and 423.28 is: 634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,414.36 = 423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,414.36 = 423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,414.36 × 423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 598,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,670.30/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.67

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