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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,401.80 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,401.80 and 414.71 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,401.80 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,401.80 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,401.80 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 581,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,331.40/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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