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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,416.22 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,416.22 and 424.30 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,416.22 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,416.22 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,416.22 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 600,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,902.15/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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