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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,399.24 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,399.24 and 445.68 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,399.24 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,399.24 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,399.24 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 623,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,613.28/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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