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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,403.46 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,403.46 and 450.46 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,403.46 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,403.46 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,403.46 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 632,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,202.59/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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