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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,405.72 and 468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,405.72 and 468.45 is: 701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,405.72 = 468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,405.72 = 468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,405.72 × 468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 658,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,509.53/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.74

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