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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,406.52 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,406.52 and 450.36 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,406.52 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,406.52 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,406.52 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 633,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,440.35/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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