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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.12, 1,405.98 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.12, 1,405.98 and 450.21 is: 675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.12 : 1,405.98 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.12/1,405.98 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.12x = 1,405.98 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.12x = 632,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,986.26/937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.46

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