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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,406.18 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,406.18 and 450.56 is: 675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,406.18 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,406.18 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,406.18 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 633,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,568.46/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.32

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