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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,403.91 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,403.91 and 449.46 is: 674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,403.91 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,403.91 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,403.91 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 631,001.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,001.39/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.28

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