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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.73, 1,415.01 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.73, 1,415.01 and 423.63 is: 635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.73 : 1,415.01 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.73/1,415.01 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.73x = 1,415.01 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.73x = 599,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,440.69/943.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.19

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