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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,403.64 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,403.64 and 448.56 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,403.64 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,403.64 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,403.64 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 629,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,616.76/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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