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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.96, 1,401.36 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.96, 1,401.36 and 414.88 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.96 : 1,401.36 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.96/1,401.36 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.96x = 1,401.36 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.96x = 581,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,396.24/934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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