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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.65, 1,401.98 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.65, 1,401.98 and 414.36 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.65 : 1,401.98 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.65/1,401.98 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.65x = 1,401.98 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.65x = 580,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,922.36/934.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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