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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.97, 1,408.01 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.97, 1,408.01 and 452.16 is: 678.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.97 : 1,408.01 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.97/1,408.01 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.97x = 1,408.01 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.97x = 636,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,643.54/938.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.02

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