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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.82, 1,396.22 and 417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.82, 1,396.22 and 417.82 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.82 : 1,396.22 = 417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.82/1,396.22 = 417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.82x = 1,396.22 × 417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.82x = 583,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,361.66/930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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