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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.36, 1,401.90 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.36, 1,401.90 and 421 is: 631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.36 : 1,401.90 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.36/1,401.90 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.36x = 1,401.90 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.36x = 590,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,199.90/934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.66

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