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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,407.67 and 476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,407.67 and 476.27 is: 714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,407.67 = 476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,407.67 = 476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,407.67 × 476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 670,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,433.32/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.15

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