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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,405.03 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,405.03 and 450.01 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,405.03 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,405.03 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,405.03 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 632,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,277.55/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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