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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.21, 1,404.33 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.21, 1,404.33 and 449.15 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.21 : 1,404.33 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.21/1,404.33 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.21x = 1,404.33 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.21x = 630,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,758.33/936.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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