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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,404.48 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,404.48 and 449.21 is: 673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,404.48 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,404.48 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,404.48 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 630,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,899.44/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.95

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