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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,404.96 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,404.96 and 450.56 is: 675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,404.96 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,404.96 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,404.96 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 633,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,018.78/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.03

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