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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.45, 1,406.63 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.45, 1,406.63 and 417.89 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.45 : 1,406.63 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.45/1,406.63 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.45x = 1,406.63 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.45x = 587,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,821.17/938.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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