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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.94, 1,405.91 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.94, 1,405.91 and 417.46 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.94 : 1,405.91 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.94/1,405.91 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.94x = 1,405.91 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.94x = 586,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,911.19/936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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