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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.74, 1,404.15 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.74, 1,404.15 and 449.29 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.74 : 1,404.15 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.74/1,404.15 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.74x = 1,404.15 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.74x = 630,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,870.55/935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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