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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.72, 1,407.99 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.72, 1,407.99 and 418.73 is: 628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.72 : 1,407.99 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.72/1,407.99 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.72x = 1,407.99 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.72x = 589,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,567.65/938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.05

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