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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,404.02 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,404.02 and 319.73 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.02 : 1,404.02 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.02/1,404.02 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.02x = 1,404.02 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.02x = 448,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,903.63/936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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