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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.98, 1,404.51 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.98, 1,404.51 and 449.66 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.98 : 1,404.51 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.98/1,404.51 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.98x = 1,404.51 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.98x = 631,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,551.97/936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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