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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,404.64 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,404.64 and 462.51 is: 693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,404.64 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,404.64 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,404.64 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 649,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,660.62/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.27

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