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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,406.13 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,406.13 and 450.34 is: 675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,406.13 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,406.13 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,406.13 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 633,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,236.58/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.70

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