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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,410.71 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,410.71 and 291.21 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,410.71 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,410.71 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,410.71 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 410,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,813.59/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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