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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.79, 1,400.40 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.79, 1,400.40 and 308.97 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.79 : 1,400.40 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.79/1,400.40 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.79x = 1,400.40 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.79x = 432,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,673.04/933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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