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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,398.87 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,398.87 and 446.40 is: 669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,398.87 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,398.87 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,398.87 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 624,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,455.57/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.21

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