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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.42, 1,404.63 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.42, 1,404.63 and 416.28 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.42 : 1,404.63 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.42/1,404.63 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.42x = 1,404.63 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.42x = 584,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,712.87/936.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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