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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.88 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.88 and 287.20 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.88 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.88 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.88 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 403,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,481.54/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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