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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.52, 1,404.77 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.52, 1,404.77 and 320.23 is: 480.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.52 : 1,404.77 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.52/1,404.77 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.52x = 1,404.77 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.52x = 449,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,843.27/936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.34

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