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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,395.12 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,395.12 and 417.12 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,395.12 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,395.12 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,395.12 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 581,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,932.45/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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