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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.40, 1,400.45 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.40, 1,400.45 and 439.97 is: 660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.40 : 1,400.45 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.40/1,400.45 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.40x = 1,400.45 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.40x = 616,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,146.78/933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.11

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