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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,402.68 and 422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,402.68 and 422 is: 633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,402.68 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,402.68 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,402.68 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 591,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,930.96/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.08

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