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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.64, 1,396.92 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.64, 1,396.92 and 403.60 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.64 : 1,396.92 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.64/1,396.92 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.64x = 1,396.92 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.64x = 563,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,796.91/930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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