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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,406.58 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,406.58 and 450.66 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,406.58 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,406.58 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,406.58 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 633,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,889.34/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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