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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,404.22 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,404.22 and 416.32 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,404.22 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,404.22 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,404.22 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 584,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,609.00/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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