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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.51, 1,400.27 and 446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.51, 1,400.27 and 446.29 is: 669.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.51 : 1,400.27 = 446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.51/1,400.27 = 446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.51x = 1,400.27 × 446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.51x = 624,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,926.50/933.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.44

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