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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.45, 1,403.64 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.45, 1,403.64 and 442.58 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.45 : 1,403.64 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.45/1,403.64 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.45x = 1,403.64 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.45x = 621,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,215.97/936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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