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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,407.66 and 476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,407.66 and 476.12 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,407.66 = 476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,407.66 = 476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,407.66 × 476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 670,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,215.08/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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