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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.41, 1,398.34 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.41, 1,398.34 and 412.28 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.41 : 1,398.34 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.41/1,398.34 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.41x = 1,398.34 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.41x = 576,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,505.55/932.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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