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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,406.81 and 630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,406.81 and 630.42 is: 945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,406.81 = 630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,406.81 = 630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,406.81 × 630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 886,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,882.74/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.02

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