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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.90, 1,400.99 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.90, 1,400.99 and 406.95 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.90 : 1,400.99 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.90/1,400.99 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.90x = 1,400.99 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.90x = 570,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,130.85/933.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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