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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.76, 1,406.68 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.76, 1,406.68 and 450.72 is: 676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.76 : 1,406.68 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.76/1,406.68 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.76x = 1,406.68 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.76x = 634,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,018.81/937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.10

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