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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.29, 1,400.85 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.29, 1,400.85 and 414.27 is: 621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.29 : 1,400.85 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.29/1,400.85 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.29x = 1,400.85 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.29x = 580,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,330.13/934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.15

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