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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.46, 1,409.26 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.46, 1,409.26 and 290.19 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.46 : 1,409.26 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.46/1,409.26 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.46x = 1,409.26 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.46x = 408,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,953.16/939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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