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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.93, 1,400.30 and 446.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.93, 1,400.30 and 446.31 is: 669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.93 : 1,400.30 = 446.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.93/1,400.30 = 446.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.93x = 1,400.30 × 446.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.93x = 624,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,965.66/932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.90

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