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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,409.84 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,409.84 and 420.08 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,409.84 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,409.84 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,409.84 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 592,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,245.59/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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