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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.94, 1,407.58 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.94, 1,407.58 and 451.26 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.94 : 1,407.58 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.94/1,407.58 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.94x = 1,407.58 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.94x = 635,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,184.55/937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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