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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.96, 1,404.96 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.96, 1,404.96 and 449.64 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.96 : 1,404.96 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.96/1,404.96 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.96x = 1,404.96 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.96x = 631,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,726.21/936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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