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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,407.09 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,407.09 and 450.72 is: 676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,407.09 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,407.09 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,407.09 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 634,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,203.60/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.35

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