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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.65, 1,405.38 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.65, 1,405.38 and 449.84 is: 674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.65 : 1,405.38 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.65/1,405.38 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.65x = 1,405.38 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.65x = 632,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,196.14/936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.95

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