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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,404.44 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,404.44 and 447.87 is: 671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,404.44 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,404.44 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,404.44 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 629,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,004.30/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.80

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