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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.54, 1,407.11 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.54, 1,407.11 and 476.10 is: 713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.54 : 1,407.11 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.54/1,407.11 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.54x = 1,407.11 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.54x = 669,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,922.69/938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.79

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