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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,407.78 and 451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,407.78 and 451.48 is: 677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,407.78 = 451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,407.78 = 451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,407.78 × 451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 635,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,584.51/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.39

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