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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.84, 1,405.50 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.84, 1,405.50 and 450.12 is: 675.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.84 : 1,405.50 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.84/1,405.50 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.84x = 1,405.50 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.84x = 632,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,643.66/936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.30

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