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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,405.18 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,405.18 and 443.33 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,405.18 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,405.18 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,405.18 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 622,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,958.45/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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