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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.45, 1,404.83 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.45, 1,404.83 and 287.03 is: 430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.45 : 1,404.83 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.45/1,404.83 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.45x = 1,404.83 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.45x = 403,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,228.35/936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.59

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