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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.26, 1,404.47 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.26, 1,404.47 and 320.39 is: 480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.26 : 1,404.47 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.26/1,404.47 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.26x = 1,404.47 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.26x = 449,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,978.14/936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.61

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