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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.90, 1,406.23 and 452.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.90, 1,406.23 and 452.31 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.90 : 1,406.23 = 452.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.90/1,406.23 = 452.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.90x = 1,406.23 × 452.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.90x = 636,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,050.76/938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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