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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.95, 1,415.55 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.95, 1,415.55 and 423.84 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.95 : 1,415.55 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.95/1,415.55 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.95x = 1,415.55 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.95x = 599,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,966.71/943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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