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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.45, 1,405.16 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.45, 1,405.16 and 416.95 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.45 : 1,405.16 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.45/1,405.16 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.45x = 1,405.16 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.45x = 585,881.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,881.46/936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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