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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.59, 1,406.63 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.59, 1,406.63 and 475.90 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.59 : 1,406.63 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.59/1,406.63 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.59x = 1,406.63 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.59x = 669,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,414.84/938.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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