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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.47, 1,401.61 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.47, 1,401.61 and 414.48 is: 621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.47 : 1,401.61 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.47/1,401.61 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.47x = 1,401.61 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.47x = 580,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,938.28/934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.68

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