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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,404.39 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,404.39 and 449.38 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,404.39 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,404.39 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,404.39 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 631,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,104.78/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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