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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,407.22 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,407.22 and 418.23 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,407.22 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,407.22 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,407.22 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 588,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,541.62/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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