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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.54, 1,407.03 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.54, 1,407.03 and 444.71 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.54 : 1,407.03 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.54/1,407.03 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.54x = 1,407.03 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.54x = 625,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,713.28/938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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