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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.84 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.84 and 287.16 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.84 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.84 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.84 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 403,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,413.85/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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