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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,405.11 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,405.11 and 320.44 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,405.11 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,405.11 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,405.11 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 450,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,253.45/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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