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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,403.78 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,403.78 and 449.15 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,403.78 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,403.78 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,403.78 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 630,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,498.52/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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