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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,405.89 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,405.89 and 449.64 is: 674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,405.89 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,405.89 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,405.89 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 632,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,144.38/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.52

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