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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.46, 1,409.07 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.46, 1,409.07 and 290.18 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.46 : 1,409.07 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.46/1,409.07 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.46x = 1,409.07 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.46x = 408,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,883.93/939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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