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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,400.48 and 413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,400.48 and 413.73 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,400.48 = 413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,400.48 = 413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,400.48 × 413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 579,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,421.62/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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