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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.47, 1,410.81 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.47, 1,410.81 and 291.26 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.47 : 1,410.81 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.47/1,410.81 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.47x = 1,410.81 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.47x = 410,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,904.01/940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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