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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.32, 1,409.31 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.32, 1,409.31 and 419.27 is: 629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.32 : 1,409.31 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.32/1,409.31 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.32x = 1,409.31 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.32x = 590,878.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,878.07/939.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.05

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