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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.52, 1,400.28 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.52, 1,400.28 and 446.46 is: 669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.52 : 1,400.28 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.52/1,400.28 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.52x = 1,400.28 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.52x = 625,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,169.01/933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.69

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