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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,399.26 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,399.26 and 420.84 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,399.26 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,399.26 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,399.26 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 588,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,864.58/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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