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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,402.31 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,402.31 and 414.59 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,402.31 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,402.31 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,402.31 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 581,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,377.73/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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