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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.80, 1,404.90 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.80, 1,404.90 and 443.14 is: 664.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.80 : 1,404.90 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.80/1,404.90 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.80x = 1,404.90 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.80x = 622,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,567.39/936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.57

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