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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.94, 1,400.68 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.94, 1,400.68 and 413.65 is: 620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.94 : 1,400.68 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.94/1,400.68 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.94x = 1,400.68 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.94x = 579,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,391.28/933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.38

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