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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.47, 1,404.59 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.47, 1,404.59 and 320.16 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.47 : 1,404.59 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.47/1,404.59 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.47x = 1,404.59 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.47x = 449,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,695.05/936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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