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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.56, 1,406.64 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.56, 1,406.64 and 450.88 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.56 : 1,406.64 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.56/1,406.64 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.56x = 1,406.64 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.56x = 634,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,225.84/938.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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