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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,406.34 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,406.34 and 474.96 is: 711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,406.34 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,406.34 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,406.34 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 667,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,955.25/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.94

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