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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.28, 1,400.08 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.28, 1,400.08 and 446.48 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.28 : 1,400.08 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.28/1,400.08 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.28x = 1,400.08 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.28x = 625,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,107.72/933.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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