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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.22, 1,404.96 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.22, 1,404.96 and 449.31 is: 674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.22 : 1,404.96 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.22/1,404.96 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.22x = 1,404.96 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.22x = 631,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,262.58/936.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.27

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