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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,405.16 and 450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,405.16 and 450 is: 675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,405.16 = 450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,405.16 = 450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,405.16 × 450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 632,322
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,322/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.18

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