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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.53, 1,414.22 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.53, 1,414.22 and 422.43 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.53 : 1,414.22 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.53/1,414.22 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.53x = 1,414.22 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.53x = 597,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,406.84/943.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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