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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.15, 1,399.60 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.15, 1,399.60 and 446.54 is: 669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.15 : 1,399.60 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.15/1,399.60 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.15x = 1,399.60 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.15x = 624,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,977.38/933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.75

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