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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,402.35 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,402.35 and 421.50 is: 632.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,402.35 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,402.35 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,402.35 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 591,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,090.53/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.52

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