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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.93, 1,405.53 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.93, 1,405.53 and 449.58 is: 674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.93 : 1,405.53 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.93/1,405.53 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.93x = 1,405.53 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.93x = 631,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,898.18/936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.43

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