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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,406.85 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,406.85 and 418.05 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,406.85 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,406.85 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,406.85 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 588,133.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,133.64/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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