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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,405.40 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,405.40 and 449.43 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,405.40 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,405.40 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,405.40 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 631,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,626.67/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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