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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.58, 1,404.66 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.58, 1,404.66 and 320.26 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.58 : 1,404.66 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.58/1,404.66 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.58x = 1,404.66 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.58x = 449,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,856.41/936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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