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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.46, 1,406.28 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.46, 1,406.28 and 450.08 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.46 : 1,406.28 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.46/1,406.28 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.46x = 1,406.28 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.46x = 632,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,938.50/937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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