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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.56, 1,405.02 and 320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.56, 1,405.02 and 320.30 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.56 : 1,405.02 = 320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.56/1,405.02 = 320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.56x = 1,405.02 × 320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.56x = 450,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,027.91/936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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