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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.95, 1,408.41 and 418.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.95, 1,408.41 and 418.81 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.95 : 1,408.41 = 418.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.95/1,408.41 = 418.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.95x = 1,408.41 × 418.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.95x = 589,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,856.19/938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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