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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,404.18 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,404.18 and 449.82 is: 674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,404.18 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,404.18 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,404.18 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 631,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,628.25/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.17

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