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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,404.54 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,404.54 and 473.94 is: 711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,404.54 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,404.54 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,404.54 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 665,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,667.69/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.18

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