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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.51, 1,404.99 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.51, 1,404.99 and 320.22 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.51 : 1,404.99 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.51/1,404.99 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.51x = 1,404.99 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.51x = 449,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,903.18/936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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