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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.32, 1,406.89 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.32, 1,406.89 and 451.27 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.32 : 1,406.89 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.32/1,406.89 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.32x = 1,406.89 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.32x = 634,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,887.25/938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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