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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.44, 1,402.93 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.44, 1,402.93 and 415.15 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.44 : 1,402.93 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.44/1,402.93 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.44x = 1,402.93 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.44x = 582,426.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,426.39/935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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