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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.49, 1,407.90 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.49, 1,407.90 and 444.69 is: 667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.49 : 1,407.90 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.49/1,407.90 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.49x = 1,407.90 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.49x = 626,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,079.05/938.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.11

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