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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,407.44 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,407.44 and 418.16 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,407.44 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,407.44 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,407.44 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 588,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,539.67/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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