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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,400.01 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,400.01 and 406.47 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,400.01 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,400.01 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,400.01 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 569,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,062.06/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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