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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.70, 1,404.62 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.70, 1,404.62 and 320.24 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.70 : 1,404.62 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.70/1,404.62 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.70x = 1,404.62 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.70x = 449,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,815.51/936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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