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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.09, 1,404.23 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.09, 1,404.23 and 319.95 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.09 : 1,404.23 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.09/1,404.23 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.09x = 1,404.23 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.09x = 449,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,281.79/936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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