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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,415.19 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,415.19 and 423.36 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,415.19 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,415.19 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,415.19 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 599,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,134.84/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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