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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.09, 1,408.47 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.09, 1,408.47 and 280.95 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.09 : 1,408.47 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.09/1,408.47 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.09x = 1,408.47 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.09x = 395,709.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,709.65/939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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