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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.37 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.37 and 320.02 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.37 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.37 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.37 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 449,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,423.38/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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