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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,405.49 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,405.49 and 416.92 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,405.49 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,405.49 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,405.49 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 585,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,974.81/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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