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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,399.77 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,399.77 and 445.68 is: 668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,399.77 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,399.77 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,399.77 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 623,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,849.49/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.53

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