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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.33, 1,410.56 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.33, 1,410.56 and 420.09 is: 630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.33 : 1,410.56 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.33/1,410.56 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.33x = 1,410.56 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.33x = 592,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,562.15/940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.16

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