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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.37, 1,400.33 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.37, 1,400.33 and 414.52 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.37 : 1,400.33 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.37/1,400.33 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.37x = 1,400.33 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.37x = 580,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,464.79/934.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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