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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.04, 1,379.04 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.04, 1,379.04 and 406.40 is: 609.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.04 : 1,379.04 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.04/1,379.04 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.04x = 1,379.04 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.04x = 560,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,441.86/919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.81

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