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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,407.75 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,407.75 and 451.28 is: 677.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,407.75 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,407.75 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,407.75 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 635,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,291.25/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.07

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