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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,406.70 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,406.70 and 475.44 is: 712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,406.70 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,406.70 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,406.70 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 668,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,801.45/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.98

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