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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,408.16 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,408.16 and 452 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,408.16 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,408.16 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,408.16 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 636,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,488.32/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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