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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.42, 1,399.16 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.42, 1,399.16 and 413.70 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.42 : 1,399.16 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.42/1,399.16 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.42x = 1,399.16 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.42x = 578,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,832.49/933.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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