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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.72, 1,405.68 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.72, 1,405.68 and 449.80 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.72 : 1,405.68 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.72/1,405.68 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.72x = 1,405.68 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.72x = 632,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,274.86/936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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