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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.98, 1,408.78 and 451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.98, 1,408.78 and 451.97 is: 678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.98 : 1,408.78 = 451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.98/1,408.78 = 451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.98x = 1,408.78 × 451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.98x = 636,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,726.30/938.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.10

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