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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,406.54 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,406.54 and 451.72 is: 677.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,406.54 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,406.54 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,406.54 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 635,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,362.25/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.13

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