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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.76, 1,406.88 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.76, 1,406.88 and 444.84 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.76 : 1,406.88 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.76/1,406.88 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.76x = 1,406.88 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.76x = 625,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,836.50/938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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