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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,406.23 and 417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,406.23 and 417.34 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,406.23 = 417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,406.23 = 417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,406.23 × 417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 586,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,876.03/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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