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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.53, 1,405.07 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.53, 1,405.07 and 449.99 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.53 : 1,405.07 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.53/1,405.07 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.53x = 1,405.07 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.53x = 632,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,267.45/936.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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