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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.65, 1,405.04 and 450.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.65, 1,405.04 and 450.21 is: 674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.65 : 1,405.04 = 450.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.65/1,405.04 = 450.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.65x = 1,405.04 × 450.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.65x = 632,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,560.81/937.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.62

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