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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,404.68 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,404.68 and 449.44 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,404.68 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,404.68 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,404.68 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 631,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,319.38/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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