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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.08, 1,401.54 and 421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.08, 1,401.54 and 421 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.08 : 1,401.54 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.08/1,401.54 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.08x = 1,401.54 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.08x = 590,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,048.34/935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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