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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.72, 1,401.98 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.72, 1,401.98 and 414.73 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.72 : 1,401.98 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.72/1,401.98 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.72x = 1,401.98 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.72x = 581,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,443.17/934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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