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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.65, 1,408.23 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.65, 1,408.23 and 411.60 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.65 : 1,408.23 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.65/1,408.23 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.65x = 1,408.23 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.65x = 579,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,627.47/938.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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