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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,404.99 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,404.99 and 451.35 is: 676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,404.99 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,404.99 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,404.99 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 634,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,142.24/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.07

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