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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,406.85 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,406.85 and 418.08 is: 626.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,406.85 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,406.85 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,406.85 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 588,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,175.85/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.61

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