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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.25, 1,404.54 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.25, 1,404.54 and 320.02 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.25 : 1,404.54 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.25/1,404.54 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.25x = 1,404.54 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.25x = 449,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,480.89/936.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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