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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,404.30 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,404.30 and 448.86 is: 672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,404.30 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,404.30 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,404.30 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 630,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,334.10/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.77

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