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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,403.39 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,403.39 and 449.96 is: 674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,403.39 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,403.39 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,403.39 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 631,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,463.47/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.48

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