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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,402.09 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,402.09 and 421.71 is: 632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,402.09 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,402.09 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,402.09 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 591,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,273.27/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.49

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