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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.40, 1,403.10 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.40, 1,403.10 and 415.65 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.40 : 1,403.10 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.40/1,403.10 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.40x = 1,403.10 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.40x = 583,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,198.52/935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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