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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.55, 1,408.01 and 475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.55, 1,408.01 and 475.95 is: 714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.55 : 1,408.01 = 475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.55/1,408.01 = 475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.55x = 1,408.01 × 475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.55x = 670,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,139.98/938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.02

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