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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.18, 1,395.48 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.18, 1,395.48 and 410.40 is: 615.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.18 : 1,395.48 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.18/1,395.48 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.18x = 1,395.48 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.18x = 572,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,704.99/931.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.03

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