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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,401.16 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,401.16 and 414.58 is: 621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,401.16 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,401.16 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,401.16 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 580,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,892.91/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.33

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