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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.08, 1,399.84 and 433.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.08, 1,399.84 and 433.16 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.08 : 1,399.84 = 433.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.08/1,399.84 = 433.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.08x = 1,399.84 × 433.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.08x = 606,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,354.69/934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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