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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,405.22 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,405.22 and 320.68 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,405.22 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,405.22 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,405.22 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 450,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,632.76/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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