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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,403.29 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,403.29 and 416.44 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,403.29 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,403.29 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,403.29 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 584,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,386.09/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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