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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.14, 1,366.20 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.14, 1,366.20 and 447.94 is: 671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.14 : 1,366.20 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.14/1,366.20 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.14x = 1,366.20 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.14x = 611,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,975.63/911.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.66

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