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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.97, 1,408.82 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.97, 1,408.82 and 451.71 is: 677.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.97 : 1,408.82 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.97/1,408.82 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.97x = 1,408.82 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.97x = 636,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,375.82/938.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.74

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