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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.58, 1,394.31 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.58, 1,394.31 and 409.66 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.58 : 1,394.31 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.58/1,394.31 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.58x = 1,394.31 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.58x = 571,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,191.09/929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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