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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.65, 1,406.49 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.65, 1,406.49 and 450.60 is: 675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.65 : 1,406.49 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.65/1,406.49 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.65x = 1,406.49 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.65x = 633,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,764.39/937.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.91

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