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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,400.49 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,400.49 and 446.94 is: 670.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,400.49 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,400.49 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,400.49 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 625,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,935.00/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.54

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