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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.79 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.79 and 473.94 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.79 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.79 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.79 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 665,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,786.17/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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