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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,398.02 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,398.02 and 446.83 is: 669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,398.02 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,398.02 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,398.02 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 624,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,677.28/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.22

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