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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.52, 1,402.40 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.52, 1,402.40 and 421.52 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.52 : 1,402.40 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.52/1,402.40 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.52x = 1,402.40 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.52x = 591,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,139.65/934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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