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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.15, 1,405.10 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.15, 1,405.10 and 451.56 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.15 : 1,405.10 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.15/1,405.10 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.15x = 1,405.10 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.15x = 634,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,488.08/938.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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