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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.32, 1,400.04 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.32, 1,400.04 and 440.16 is: 659.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.32 : 1,400.04 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.32/1,400.04 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.32x = 1,400.04 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.32x = 616,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,241.61/934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.56

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