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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.88, 1,406.84 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.88, 1,406.84 and 444.51 is: 666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.88 : 1,406.84 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.88/1,406.84 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.88x = 1,406.84 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.88x = 625,352.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,352.23/937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.78

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