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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,404.82 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,404.82 and 450.04 is: 674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,404.82 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,404.82 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,404.82 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 632,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,225.19/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.27

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