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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,404.74 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,404.74 and 320.36 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,404.74 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,404.74 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,404.74 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 450,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,016.28/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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