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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,401.96 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,401.96 and 449.46 is: 673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,401.96 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,401.96 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,401.96 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 630,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,124.94/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.17

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