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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,406.28 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,406.28 and 450.46 is: 675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,406.28 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,406.28 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,406.28 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 633,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,472.89/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.69

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