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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,415.03 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,415.03 and 423.22 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,415.03 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,415.03 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,415.03 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 598,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,863.34/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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