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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.86, 1,395.57 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.86, 1,395.57 and 417.50 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.86 : 1,395.57 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.86/1,395.57 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.86x = 1,395.57 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.86x = 582,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,650.48/930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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