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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.55, 1,406.85 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.55, 1,406.85 and 418.80 is: 627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.55 : 1,406.85 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.55/1,406.85 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.55x = 1,406.85 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.55x = 589,186.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,186.93/938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.76

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