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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.63, 1,406.82 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.63, 1,406.82 and 437.63 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.63 : 1,406.82 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.63/1,406.82 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.63x = 1,406.82 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.63x = 615,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,661.24/938.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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