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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.11, 1,400.24 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.11, 1,400.24 and 446.16 is: 669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.11 : 1,400.24 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.11/1,400.24 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.11x = 1,400.24 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.11x = 624,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,732.19/933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.52

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