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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.32, 1,399.80 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.32, 1,399.80 and 446.96 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.32 : 1,399.80 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.32/1,399.80 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.32x = 1,399.80 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.32x = 625,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,654.61/933.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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