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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.47, 1,399.85 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.47, 1,399.85 and 406.31 is: 609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.47 : 1,399.85 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.47/1,399.85 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.47x = 1,399.85 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.47x = 568,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,771.77/933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.31

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