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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,404.82 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,404.82 and 449.58 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,404.82 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,404.82 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,404.82 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 631,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,578.98/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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