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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,406.16 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,406.16 and 450.96 is: 676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,406.16 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,406.16 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,406.16 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 634,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,121.91/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.53

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