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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.78, 1,406.09 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.78, 1,406.09 and 450.80 is: 675.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.78 : 1,406.09 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.78/1,406.09 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.78x = 1,406.09 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.78x = 633,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,856.09/938.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.19

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