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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,404.72 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,404.72 and 320.32 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,404.72 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,404.72 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,404.72 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 449,959.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,959.91/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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