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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.86, 1,409.97 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.86, 1,409.97 and 290.48 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.86 : 1,409.97 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.86/1,409.97 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.86x = 1,409.97 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.86x = 409,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,568.09/939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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