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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,402.38 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,402.38 and 414.76 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,402.38 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,402.38 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,402.38 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 581,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,651.33/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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