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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,404.78 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,404.78 and 320.19 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,404.78 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,404.78 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,404.78 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 449,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,796.51/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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