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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.44, 1,414.80 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.44, 1,414.80 and 423.34 is: 634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.44 : 1,414.80 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.44/1,414.80 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.44x = 1,414.80 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.44x = 598,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,941.43/943.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.85

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