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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.93, 1,405.86 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.93, 1,405.86 and 449.72 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.93 : 1,405.86 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.93/1,405.86 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.93x = 1,405.86 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.93x = 632,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,239.92/936.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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