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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.74, 1,405.20 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.74, 1,405.20 and 320.54 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.74 : 1,405.20 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.74/1,405.20 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.74x = 1,405.20 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.74x = 450,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,422.81/936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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