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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,415.82 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,415.82 and 423.96 is: 635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,415.82 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,415.82 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,415.82 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 600,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,251.05/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.91

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