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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.46, 1,410.66 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.46, 1,410.66 and 291.20 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.46 : 1,410.66 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.46/1,410.66 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.46x = 1,410.66 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.46x = 410,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,777.14/940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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