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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.29, 1,400.46 and 420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.29, 1,400.46 and 420.29 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.29 : 1,400.46 = 420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.29/1,400.46 = 420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.29x = 1,400.46 × 420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.29x = 588,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,592.33/933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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