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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,405.96 and 451.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,405.96 and 451.91 is: 676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,405.96 = 451.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,405.96 = 451.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,405.96 × 451.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 635,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,369.77/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.99

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