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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,404.60 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,404.60 and 416.48 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,404.60 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,404.60 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,404.60 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 584,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,978.70/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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