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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.98, 1,408.63 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.98, 1,408.63 and 289.70 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.98 : 1,408.63 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.98/1,408.63 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.98x = 1,408.63 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.98x = 408,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,080.11/938.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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