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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.15, 1,400.13 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.15, 1,400.13 and 446.34 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.15 : 1,400.13 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.15/1,400.13 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.15x = 1,400.13 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.15x = 624,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,934.02/933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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