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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.42, 1,414.95 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.42, 1,414.95 and 423.32 is: 634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.42 : 1,414.95 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.42/1,414.95 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.42x = 1,414.95 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.42x = 598,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,974.52/943.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.90

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