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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.78, 1,403.12 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.78, 1,403.12 and 448.34 is: 671.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.78 : 1,403.12 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.78/1,403.12 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.78x = 1,403.12 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.78x = 629,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,074.82/936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.53

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