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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,405.62 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,405.62 and 449.64 is: 674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,405.62 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,405.62 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,405.62 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 632,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,022.98/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.59

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