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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.37, 1,404.56 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.37, 1,404.56 and 449.56 is: 674.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.37 : 1,404.56 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.37/1,404.56 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.37x = 1,404.56 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.37x = 631,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,433.99/936.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.34

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