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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.80, 1,408.74 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.80, 1,408.74 and 419.14 is: 628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.80 : 1,408.74 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.80/1,408.74 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.80x = 1,408.74 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.80x = 590,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,459.28/938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.95

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