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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.18, 1,395.38 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.18, 1,395.38 and 409.96 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.18 : 1,395.38 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.18/1,395.38 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.18x = 1,395.38 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.18x = 572,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,049.98/930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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