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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,406.02 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,406.02 and 450.15 is: 675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,406.02 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,406.02 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,406.02 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 632,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,919.90/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.01

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