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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,410.70 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,410.70 and 291.06 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,410.70 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,410.70 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,410.70 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 410,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,598.34/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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