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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.48, 1,395.72 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.48, 1,395.72 and 417.12 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.48 : 1,395.72 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.48/1,395.72 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.48x = 1,395.72 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.48x = 582,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,182.73/930.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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