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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.75, 1,404.50 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.75, 1,404.50 and 449.54 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.75 : 1,404.50 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.75/1,404.50 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.75x = 1,404.50 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.75x = 631,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,369.66/936.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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