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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,405.60 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,405.60 and 320.91 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,405.60 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,405.60 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,405.60 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 451,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,074.73/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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