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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.46, 1,415.66 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.46, 1,415.66 and 423.83 is: 635.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.46 : 1,415.66 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.46/1,415.66 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.46x = 1,415.66 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.46x = 600,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,002.98/943.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.96

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