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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.32, 1,404.50 and 416.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.32, 1,404.50 and 416.21 is: 624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.32 : 1,404.50 = 416.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.32/1,404.50 = 416.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.32x = 1,404.50 × 416.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.32x = 584,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,557.84/936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.32

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