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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,402.83 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,402.83 and 448.05 is: 671.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,402.83 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,402.83 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,402.83 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 628,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,537.98/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.17

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