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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.48, 1,413.96 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.48, 1,413.96 and 423.37 is: 634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.48 : 1,413.96 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.48/1,413.96 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.48x = 1,413.96 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.48x = 598,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,623.12/943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.49

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