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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.25, 1,401.03 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.25, 1,401.03 and 413.90 is: 620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.25 : 1,401.03 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.25/1,401.03 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.25x = 1,401.03 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.25x = 579,879.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,879.31/934.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.69

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