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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,406.96 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,406.96 and 451.68 is: 676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,406.96 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,406.96 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,406.96 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 635,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,495.69/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.98

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