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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,407.38 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,407.38 and 417.98 is: 626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,407.38 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,407.38 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,407.38 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 588,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,250.20/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.81

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