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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,403.88 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,403.88 and 449.74 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,403.88 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,403.88 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,403.88 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 631,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,380.99/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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