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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.94, 1,404.41 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.94, 1,404.41 and 416.46 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.94 : 1,404.41 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.94/1,404.41 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.94x = 1,404.41 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.94x = 584,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,878.51/935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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